Bosnian Scorecard

Country profile

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a Balkan country with a varied landscape of mountains, valleys, and rivers, steeped in a rich cultural and historical legacy. It has a population of 3.2 million, a population growth rate of -0.62%, and a median age of 44.92 years.

Its history includes periods under Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule, as well as the recent turbulent breakup of Yugoslavia that has shaped its multicultural identity.

Today, Bosnia and Herzegovina is working towards reconciliation and economic reform while preserving its deep-rooted traditions and historic architectural treasures.

Its capital city is Sarajevo.